Choose the right seat
Seat selection is a fundamental element of making your long-haul flight a pleasant one, and choosing the best airplane seat for you is essential. If you plan to snooze for several hours, consider booking a window seat, where you can gaze at the skies while falling into a restful, comfortable sleep. If you prefer to punctuate your flight with stretches or visits to the restroom, select an aisle seat for added convenience.
Choose the right outfit
In terms of enhancing flight comfort on an hours-long journey, you’ll want to wear something comfortable. Depending on your personal preference, this could include loose clothing and low-heeled shoes such as sneakers or loafers. Since temperatures in aircraft cabins can vary, we suggest layering breathable natural fabrics such as t-shirts and scarves.
Stay hydrated
Nutrition and hydration on a flight are important issues! It’s critical to prevent yourself from getting dehydrated on long-haul flights; on extended flights, your body loses water more quickly because of the dry air in the aircraft cabin. Dehydration can result in dry skin, fatigue, and headaches. Drink water and other non-alcoholic beverages throughout the flight to hydrate your body, boost your energy levels, and enhance your overall well-being.
Move during the flight
Even if you plan on sleeping through the entire flight, constant sitting can cause circulatory problems and thus a less comfortable journey. Movement and exercise on a flight can help you relax and stay comfortable. If you experience numbness in certain parts of your body, make a fist and open your hand, slowly raise and lower your toes, and try neck stretches. When the seatbelt light is off, you can get up from your seat and walk down the corridor to improve your blood circulation and move your body.
Use earplugs and sleep masks
While sleeping is a great way to get through a long-haul flight, external factors can impair the quality of your onboard repose. Some sleep tips for long flights include using earplugs and sleep masks to enhance your rest: earplugs will prevent most ambient noise from disturbing you and sleep masks block out the light of the aircraft cabin.
Enjoy the entertainment system — or create a business plan
Make the most of your time on a long flight by engaging in quality activities — in this way, you’ll use your time efficiently and the flight will seem to pass more quickly. Turkish Airlines’ PressReader app keeps you up to date via thousands of newspapers and magazines from around the world, while our in-flight entertainment system’s film, TV and music archives offer an opportunity to catch up on your movie list! If you need to be in touch with friends or colleagues on the ground, in-flight connectivity lets you contact the outside world!
Adapt to your destination
Jet lag happens after a long flight because your biological clock needs time to adjust to a new time zone. By causing sleep disturbances and fatigue, jet lag can make it hard to fully enjoy your destination at first. Check out our tips on avoiding jet lag!
- Adjusting your sleep schedule to match the destination’s can aid in faster adaptation.
- Opting for an evening flight helps you to quickly adjust your sleep patterns upon arrival.
- Resting well and getting enough sleep before traveling can help you adjust to the new time zone.
- Staying awake during daylight hours helps your biological clock adjust to the new time zone faster.
